True Skate for iOS is now available for free. It usually sells for around $2 and this is the first time we have seen the game go free since last October. It carries a 4+ star rating from nearly 10,000 gamers. Be sure to pick this one up now of you’re interested, as we are expecting it to jump back to full price on Sunday sometime.

Developer ChAIR has put its popular Infinity Blade games on sale today. While all three titles have been individually dropped down to $2.99, the Infinity Blade Trilogy iOS bundle which contains all three titles is available for 50% off: $4.99 (Reg. $10). We have seen IB1 go free and the other two drop to $1, but this is the lowest we have seen for the entire trilogy at once (outside of holiday sales) and the best price available.

Combined these three titles have received a 4+ star rating from over a half a million reviews. The IB franchise was the “Winner of the prestigious Apple Design Award and more than 40 Editor’s Choice and Game of the Year Awards!” More details below:expand full story

Gameloft’s latest mobile military shooter, Modern Combat 5: Blackout, is getting a substantial update today along with a nice price drop. Regularly listed at $6.99, the highly rated FPS can be had for just $3.99 right now, matching the lowest we’ve seen it go for.

Already listed in “App Store’s Best of 2014” in 28 countries, MC5: Blackout received a number of new additions to its multiplayer suite along with a host of other goodies to keep players locked and loaded over the holiday season. Expect to see two new multiplayer maps (Scramble and Overtime), new level-120 cap limit, new class skills, weapons, masks and kill signs. Gameloft has added in vote and rematch systems for multiplayer maps and specific match-ups along with some holiday themed music, skins and more.

Today is a big day in gaming, not only for the discounts but because we now finally know the exact release date for Xbox One. Eager gamers will be going hands on in 13 different territories across the U.S, Europe and the UK come November 22, 2013, Microsoft has announced today. If you’re looking to finalize your 360 collection before November, the company has also dropped prices on a bunch of different titles in its online storefront. There is Devil May Cry HD Collection for $13 and XCOM Enemy Unknown for $15 shipped, among many others. Head below for the rest of today’s game/app deals.

Just in case you missed it earlier this morning, Microsoft is currently running a great GTA V pre order right now that nets you 1600 MS Points ($20 value) with your purchase, not to mention free 1 day shipping. Head over to our previous post for the full details.

Following yesterday’s multiplayer reveal trailer (above), the first special edition pre-orders for the upcoming Call of Duty: Ghosts are now available on Amazon for every platform. The Call of Duty: Ghosts Prestige Edition will run you $199.99 (pictured below), and includes the DLC Season Pass, Collectible SteelBook, Paracord Strap and an actual 1080p HD Tactical Camera. The tactical camera is modeled from in-game equipment, is shock proof, water resistant and features a 170 degree wide angle lens. It also comes with a 4GB memory card, batteries, and editing software. The $120 Call of Duty: Ghosts Hardened Edition (pictured below) comes with everything you get in the Prestige Edition, minus the 1080p Tactical Camera. More details below.

Ebay via Newegg is offering Naughty Dog’s hit post apocalyptic, Sony exclusive The Last of Us for $45 shipped. This is $15 off the regular listing and Amazon, as well as ties our lowest mention on the game. Widely considered to be one of the best games of the year so far, The Last of Us has received extremely favorable review scores across the board.

The Last of Us is a third-person Survival-Action game…in a post-apocalyptic gameworld. The game utilizes multiple gameplay mechanics, including “Dynamic Stealth,” allowing differing possible strategies and techniques in conflicts, resulting in different possible outcomes. Additional game features include AI that adapts to choices and situations, a variety of enemies, a live inventory system, and beautiful graphics.

We have also spotted some other gaming deals like Portal 2 for $16.78 on 360 and a few solid iOS deals/freebies. Additionally, there is a pretty sweet EA Humble Bundle available right now with Mirror’s Edge, Crysis 2, Sims 3 and Battlefield 3 among others. These games are all for PC, other than Sims 3 which is for Mac too, and run through Origin.

Nintendo’s Pikmin 3 has released to excellent reviews and our first good discount on the game is back in stock. You can grab Pikmin 3 for $50.99 (reg. $60) over at GameStop with coupon code “AUG15.” Also, don’t forget to use coupon “SAVER” to get free shipping. In other solid game deals, you can also get Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition on PC for an all-time low of $7.50, head below for the rest of today’s game deals.

Don’t forget to head over to IGN and grab this month’s free game, Kingdom Rush. The game is free for both iPhone and iPad, where it it would normally run you $1 and $3, respectively. Kingdom Rush has received a number of perfect review scores and is regarded as one of the best strategy titles on the platform.